FEMA Allocates Nearly $18.4 Million to Repair the Roberto Clemente Stadium
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Release Number: NR 494
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved an obligation of approximately
$18.4 million to the Roberto Clemente Walker Stadium. These federal funds are earmarked for permanent repairs to this sports facility managed by the Municipality of Carolina.
Aside from its sociocultural importance, the home of professional baseball s Carolina Giants team plays a very important role in Carolina s economy. The stadium, named in honor of one of the glories of Puerto Rican baseball and built in 2001, has hosted important events such as two Caribbean Series (2003 and 2007), which generated an economic impact of over $2 million. They also hold the Little League Preparatory Tournament (with more than 100 teams) and carry out social work with Mano Amiga Gigante to receive and distribute donations for disasters. In addition, mass vaccinations and now COVID